used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
propose a payment
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading By next evening business had fairly commenced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By next evening business had fairly commenced.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By next evening business had fairly commenced.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading TODE'S REAL ESTATE.
EuclidnounUS /ˈjuːklɪd/
Greek geometer (3rd century BC)
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading By next evening business had fairly commenced.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading By next evening business had fairly commenced.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By next evening business had fairly commenced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading He set a very inviting looking table.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He set a very inviting looking table.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading By next evening business had fairly commenced.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading TODE'S REAL ESTATE.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set a very inviting looking table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He set a very inviting looking table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
Tode
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From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
TODE'S
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From this reading TODE'S REAL ESTATE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
precisely as stated
From this reading He set a very inviting looking table.
vortexnounUS /ˈvɔːrteks/
the shape of something rotating rapidly
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first day's sales were encouraging in the extreme, the more so that Tode had rescued two boys from the vortex on his left, and persuaded them into taking a cup of his excellent coffee instead of something stronger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the accomplishments that he acquired at the Euclid House was the art of making delicious coffee, an art which bid fair to do him good service now.
