used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
(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 THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
Betty
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From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
Betty's
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From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
brought into existence
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
being one more than ten
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
equalled
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From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
a young female
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
goadverbUS /ɡoʊd/
give heart or courage to
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In a sense Betty was happy.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
manageressnoun
a woman manager
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
easily agitated
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
and nothing more
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In a sense Betty was happy.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Slim and delicate as she seemed, there was in Betty's thin body a strength all nervous but enduring.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was in the girl a reserve of maternal sweetness equalled only by the courage she showed every day.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She did not complain, though driven eleven or twelve hours a day by the eyes of the manageress; those eyes were sharp as a goad, but she went cheerfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THROUGH all these anxious times, Betty watched over Victoria with the devotion that is born of love.
