used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
clientelenounUS /ˌklaɪənˈtel/
customers collectively
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
donnasnounUS /ˈdɑːnəz/
plural of “donna” — an Italian woman of rank
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
ECCLESIASTESnoun
an Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
many times at short intervals
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
MariposanounUS /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/
any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
Mariposa's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
Pierpont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading Mariposa’s sixteen dollars a month had been augmented to twenty-eight by the accession of three new pupils.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
which person or people
From this reading These had been acquired through Isaac Pierpont, who was glad to find a cheap teacher for his potential prima donnas, who were frequently lacking in the simplest knowledge of instrumental music.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRIEND AND BROTHER “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”--ECCLESIASTES.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The worry she had felt on the score of her living was now at rest, for Pierpont had promised her his continued aid, and her new scholars professed themselves much pleased with her efforts.
a late time of life
From this reading Mariposa was impressed and flattered by her extended clientele, and at first felt some embarrassment in finding that one of the pupils was a woman ten years older than herself.
