Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

how long something has existed

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

(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 I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

any thing at all

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

being joined in close association

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

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From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

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

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

plural of “crust” — the outer layer of the Earth

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

your usual mood

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

the act of consuming food

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

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From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

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

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

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

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

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

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

not capable of being separated

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

close or warm friendship

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

of an obscure nature

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

as might be expected

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

absolutely essential

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

in a nice way

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

plural of “pointer” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

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From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

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From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

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

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

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

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

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

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

defying expression or description

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading I sometimes thought that Ellen shook them about much more than was absolutely necessary; but at the same time they excited my warmest admiration.

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

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

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

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ellen possessed a charm which often caused me to experience the uncomfortable sensation of envy; her hair fell in long, golden-colored ringlets upon her neck and shoulders, and these same curls seemed to shake about so nicely whenever she moved her head.

during the time that

From this reading Charles Tracy was about my own age, but in disposition and taste he resembled my brother Henry, and the two were quite inseparable; while his sister Ellen and I formed an acquaintance through the fence by displaying our dolls to each other--and this was the beginning of an intimacy that lasted a long time for children's friendships.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading I felt as though I could do anything--go through with all sorts of difficulties to have my hair curl naturally; and with a feeling of unspeakable rapture I listened to Ellen one day as she told me in a mysterious whisper that the nurse had said eating crusts made her hair curl.

which person or people

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had a boy-lover who always selected me as his partner in all our plays, and kept me in pointers with blue ribbons attached to them, to point out the towns on the large map in the school-room.