used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Floracita, too, seemed like a tamed bird.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
Floracita
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From this reading Floracita, too, seemed like a tamed bird.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
an established custom
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Floracita, too, seemed like a tamed bird.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
and nothing more
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
others
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From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
in the near future
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading Floracita, too, seemed like a tamed bird.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her inexperienced mind foresaw few of the difficulties involved in the career her friends had suggested.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rosa, though formed by nature and habit to cling to others, soon began to form plans for future support.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Floracita, too, seemed like a tamed bird.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Such sudden reverses, such overwhelming sorrows, mature characters with wonderful rapidity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She merely expected to study and work hard; but that seemed a trifle, if she could avoid for herself and her sister the publicity which their father had so much dreaded.
