Chapter IX

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From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading The life was almost adventurous after those quiet years in Oxfordshire and London.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

later than; following

From this reading The life was almost adventurous after those quiet years in Oxfordshire and London.

(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 Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The life was almost adventurous after those quiet years in Oxfordshire and London.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

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From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

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From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

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From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

relating to the process of education

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a social unit living together

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At Edgeworthstown, her ideas were brought into wholesome touch with reality.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At Edgeworthstown, her ideas were brought into wholesome touch with reality.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The life was almost adventurous after those quiet years in Oxfordshire and London.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

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concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

not any; not one

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

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From this reading The life was almost adventurous after those quiet years in Oxfordshire and London.

possessive form of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

plural of “preoccupation” — an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading At Edgeworthstown, her ideas were brought into wholesome touch with reality.

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From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

plural of “setting” — the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

have in common

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

in the near future

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

plural of “story” — 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 MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

plural of “tale” — 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 MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The life was almost adventurous after those quiet years in Oxfordshire and London.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading At Edgeworthstown, her ideas were brought into wholesome touch with reality.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

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From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

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From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading MISS EDGEWORTH’S TALES FOR CHILDREN Life at Edgeworthstown—Educational adventures—_Practical Education_—First stories—_The Parent’s Assistant_—New elements—“Waste Not, Want Not”: the Geometric plot—“Little plays”—Settings of the tales—Practical interests—Characters—“Little touches”—_Early Lessons_—“The Purple Jar”—_Harry and Lucy_—“Nonsense in season”—_Moral Tales_—Qualities of Miss Edgeworth’s tales—“_La triste utilité_”—The Edgeworth fairy—Dr. Johnson as the fairies’ champion—Miss Edgeworth and her predecessors—The magic of science and life.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At Edgeworthstown, her ideas were brought into wholesome touch with reality.

at the time that

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading At Edgeworthstown, her ideas were brought into wholesome touch with reality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At Edgeworthstown, her ideas were brought into wholesome touch with reality.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Her father gave her a real share in managing the estate and she was soon acquainted with many sides of Irish character; but all her affections and interests were centred in the family, and in this lay the secret of her power as a writer of children’s books.

a late time of life

From this reading Maria Edgeworth was sixteen years old when her father brought her to his Irish estate of Edgeworthstown.[148] Her childhood had been full of quiet preoccupations, and it argues much for the impersonal methods of Mr. Day that, although he had grounded her in Rousseau’s theory, she was in no way dominated by it.