used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
(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 “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
Annella
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From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
make right or correct
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
a female human offspring
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
one or the other of two
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
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 The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
a particular point in time
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
motherlessadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərlɪs/
having no living or known mother
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
and nothing more
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
carry out
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The interests of our history require that we take up the fortunes of the captain’s orphan daughter from the moment that she was left alone on the evening preceding her flight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
which person or people
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The only and motherless child of a dissipated officer in a marching regiment, nearly the whole of her neglected childhood had been passed in the camp, in the barracks, and in perpetual change of place.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading And in this roving and unguarded life she had contracted a reckless spirit of independence, a proud impatience of restraint, and a wild love of freedom, which might lead her into the gravest errors, precipitate her into the deepest misfortunes, and require the severest discipline of Providence to correct.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “Either they fear their fate too much, Or their desert is small, Who put it not unto the touch, And lose or win it all.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Poor Annella had not been brought up as other young girls, and therefore should not be judged by the same standard.
