used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
have
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
Bible-class
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From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DREARY DAYS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
DREARYadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading DREARY DAYS.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
Ellen's
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From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
not able to be found
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
not any; not one
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a great disappointment, for she had come to look forward with pleasure to her Sunday afternoons, and was so attached to her kind teacher that she could not bear the thought of missing her lessons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading She managed to finish the dresses unaided, but resented no less bitterly Mary's refusal to help her.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Much to Ellen's vexation, she was told not to go to the Bible-class, as her aunt did not wish her to hold any further intercourse with Mary Nelson.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IF Miss Mansfield expected that Mary would change her mind, and come to work on the following morning, she was disappointed.
