aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
Bible-class
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From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading SUFFERING FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
Ellen
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From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUFFERING FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
MANSFIELDnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
not any; not one
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading SUFFERING FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
an educational institution
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
a state of acute pain
From this reading SUFFERING FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It took them about twenty minutes to reach it, and as the afternoon was bright, Ellen thoroughly enjoyed the walk thither.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, the next Sunday afternoon, Mary called for Ellen, and the two set off together for the school at which the class was held.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD was quite willing that Ellen should go with Mary to the Bible-class.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading During the time the latter had been in her employ, she had worked so steadily and faithfully that Miss Mansfield felt the utmost confidence in her, and had no fear of her leading Ellen into mischief.
