used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
Agnes
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From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading FIRST MEETING OF THE CLUB.
commendsverbUS /kəˈmendz/
third-person singular of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
ConquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST MEETING OF THE CLUB.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
Frolicsomeadjective
given to merry frolicking
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
Froude's
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From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
Guizot's
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From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading FIRST MEETING OF THE CLUB.
and nothing more
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
NormandynounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST MEETING OF THE CLUB.
on one occasion
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
Palgrave's
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From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
QueensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
transport commercially
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
Strickland's
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From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST MEETING OF THE CLUB.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
Tinker'snounUS /ˈtɪŋkərz/
possessive form of “tinker” — a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
at the time that
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the boys were allowed to go to Boston,--once a week,--they had access to the fine Public Library of which that city is justly so proud.
a Caucasian
From this reading Normandy.--Story of the New Forest and the Red King.--Story of Robert of Normandy.--Story of the White Ship.--Story of the Frolicsome Duke and the Tinker's Good Fortune.--Master Lewis commends the Club.--The Secret.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was observed that the whole character of their reading changed from merely entertaining to the most instructive books, after the forming of the Club.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Such picturesque historical works as Guizot's "France" and "England," Palgrave's "Norman Conquest," Froude's "England," Agnes Strickland's "Lives of the Queens," became especial favorites.
