used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
(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 Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
Greenhay
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From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
for more time
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
not any; not one
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
a human being
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
an educational institution
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
WARFAREnounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I AM INTRODUCED TO THE WARFARE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bath seemed, on all accounts, the natural station for a person in my mother's situation; and thither, accordingly, she went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A head gardener, besides laborers equal to at least two more, were required for the grounds and gardens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And no motive existed any longer for being near to a great trading town, so long after the commercial connection with it had ceased.
a late time of life
From this reading Four years after my father's death, it began to be perceived that there was no purpose to be answered in any longer keeping up the costly establishment of Greenhay.
