used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
(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 Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was still a person who had run away from Plato!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
Benner
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From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
Carl
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From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
CowlesverbUS /ˈkaʊəlz/
third-person singular of “cowl” — cover with or as with a cowl
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
Ericson
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From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
Gertie
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From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
Joralemon
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From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
one's
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From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
a human being
From this reading He was still a person who had run away from Plato!
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading He was still a person who had run away from Plato!
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He was still a person who had run away from Plato!
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
a male human offspring
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still a person who had run away from Plato!
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Adelaide assumed that one remained in the state of mind called Joralemon all one's life; that, however famous he might be, the son of Oscar Ericson was not sufficiently refined for Miss Cowles of the Big House on the Hill, though he might improve under Cowles influences.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
which person or people
From this reading He was still a person who had run away from Plato!
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Carl wished that Adelaide Benner had never come from Joralemon to study domestic science.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt that he was a sullen brute, but he could not master his helpless irritation as he walked with Adelaide and Gertie Cowles through Central Park, on a snowy Sunday afternoon of December.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading But that assumption was far less irritating than one into which Adelaide threw all of her faded yearning--that Gertie and he were in love.
