Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

later than; following

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

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From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

for the reason that

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

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From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

suitable to your needs

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

in another and different manner

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

a social unit living together

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

a young female

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

an established custom

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

and nothing more

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REVOLT OF TWO.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

on the contrary

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading THE REVOLT OF TWO.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

for a short time

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The girl laughed; the family had never been in the habit of flattering one another, and she did not appreciate it as much as Mademoiselle Therese had meant she should.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE REVOLT OF TWO.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE REVOLT OF TWO.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The days that followed were not as pleasant to Barbara as those she had spent in Paris, for though St. Malo, just across the river, fascinated her, she did not care much for St. Servant, and the people did not prove congenial to her--especially Mademoiselle Therese.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

the act of creating written works

From this reading Though she seemed to be a clever teacher, Barbara could never be sure that she was speaking the truth, and in writing home she described her as "rather a humbug."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Most English people," she told Barbara shortly after her arrival, "pronounce French badly because their mouths are shaped differently from ours, but _yours_, Miss Britton, is just right, therefore your accent is already wonderfully good."