used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
your usual mood
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
a boy or man
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
Lefroy
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From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
Louise
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From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
social deportment
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
Mlle
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From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAPEZE.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAPEZE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, he was a general favorite, owing to his obliging disposition and pleasant manners.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
TRAPEZEnounUS /trəˈpiːz/
a swing used by circus acrobats
From this reading ON THE TRAPEZE.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had practiced on the trapeze in the gymnasium, and had acquired additional skill under the tuition of Mlle. Lefroy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He took an interest in their acts as well as his own, and in particular had cultivated an intimacy with Louise Lefroy, the trapeze performer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kit was on pleasant relations with his fellow performers.
