used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPENING OF A VISTA.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
(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 FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
altercationsnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “altercation” — noisy quarrel
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Fortunately Goodwife Phipps had provided amply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
beef-eaters
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From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
conjuringnounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərɪŋ/
calling up a spirit or devil
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately Goodwife Phipps had provided amply.
Garde
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From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
Goodwife
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From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
only a very short time before
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENING OF A VISTA.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING OF A VISTA.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
Phipps
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From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Fortunately Goodwife Phipps had provided amply.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
swordsmen
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From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF A VISTA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But if their leader neglected his opportunities, the beef-eaters made good the reputation for three, as swordsmen with knife and fork.
up to a particular time
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
VISTAnounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading THE OPENING OF A VISTA.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
which person or people
From this reading FOR a man who had taken so much tonic, Adam had but indifferent relish for the savory and altogether comforting little dinner which Goodwife Phipps had kept all warm and waiting for the coming of her guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His head was filled with love and with altercations between hope that Garde had meant this and fears that she might have meant that, and with conjuring up all her speeches and glances, till he could hardly have told whether he was afoot or horseback.
