used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
AlertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
Annie
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From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
any thing at all
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
Carin
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From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
Laurie
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From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
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 Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
go across or through
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
a human being
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
and nothing more
From this reading Annie Laurie simply devoured books, and her happiest diversion was music.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
spurringnounUS /ˈspɜːrɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Carin was, of course, really more interested in her drawing and painting than in anything else, although she was a good student, too.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
valenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading A good teacher came weekly from Rutherford, a town near by, to give her instruction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alert as their minds were, each was decidedly different from the other, and they had the effect of spurring each other on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading After that, the short days of winter passed as happily for the three girls as days can be expected to pass in a world which some discouraged person called “a vale of tears.”
