aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
defraudedverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/
past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
spindles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was really our teacher, although she never assumed that position.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading My sister, however, cared more to watch the natural development of our minds than to make us follow the direction of hers.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Certainly I learned more from her about my own capabilities, and how I might put them to use, than I could have done at any school we knew of, had it been possible for me to attend one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
whirnoun
sound of something in rapid motion
From this reading This remark applies especially to me, as my older sisters (only two or three of them had come to Lowell) soon drifted away from us into their own new homes or occupations, and she and I were left together amid the whir of spindles and wheels.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I think she was determined that we should not be mentally defrauded by the circumstances which had made it necessary for us to begin so early to win our daily bread.
