used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
(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 Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
placed crosswise
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
a state of high honor
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
hold firmly
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A subtle sense of power stole over her.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A subtle sense of power stole over her.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A subtle sense of power stole over her.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading A subtle sense of power stole over her.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
SURRENDERnounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
precisely as stated
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Her three months of conscientious study had been of great service as a preparatory training, and already more than one of the professors had complimented her on her breadth of view, and the rapidity with which she was able to grasp an idea.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And Pauline answered humbly:-- 'I want the very best God has to give me.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Chapter VII_ A GREAT SURRENDER The beautiful summer had slipped away and the glory of October was over the land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Pauline had crossed the borders and plunged, with all the zest of her thirsty soul, into the fair world of knowledge which lay stretched at her feet.
