used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
(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 Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
in addition
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
Elvira's
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
Jenkins
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
Phœbe
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
remonstrances
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
express in words
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
precisely as stated
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
