used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
anew
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
(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 MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ellen had rather dreaded seeing her aunt, fearing she would reproach her for her disobedience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
a female human offspring
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading Ellen had rather dreaded seeing her aunt, fearing she would reproach her for her disobedience.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Ellen had rather dreaded seeing her aunt, fearing she would reproach her for her disobedience.
Ellen
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From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
communicated in words
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Ellen had rather dreaded seeing her aunt, fearing she would reproach her for her disobedience.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
a young female
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
good-will
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From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
MANSFIELDnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
not any; not one
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
not one, and not any
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
on the contrary
From this reading Ellen had rather dreaded seeing her aunt, fearing she would reproach her for her disobedience.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Ellen had rather dreaded seeing her aunt, fearing she would reproach her for her disobedience.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Ellen had rather dreaded seeing her aunt, fearing she would reproach her for her disobedience.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next day she again came to visit her, bringing some oranges as a token of good-will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning following the accident, she had called at the hospital to inquire for Ellen, but had not been allowed to see her, as she was then asleep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MISS MANSFIELD had assured her sister that she would do all she could for Ellen, and she kept her promise, for although her letter had expressed no pity for her niece, her heart felt for the girl, and she regretted her sufferings none the less that her sense of justice pronounced them deserved.
