used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
(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 If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
BERYLnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
contritionnounUS /kənˈtrɪʃən/
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
at any time
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything went wrong that morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
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 If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
manifestingverbUS /ˈmænəfestɪŋ/
-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Everything went wrong that morning.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
SELF-WILLnoun
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
in the near future
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Burton soon knew that Beryl could be as naughty and refractory as any child she had ever had to control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
precisely as stated
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she was at all ashamed of having provoked such a reproof from her governess, pride kept her from manifesting the least contrition.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everything went wrong that morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Either Beryl had prepared her lessons very carelessly, or her recent annoyance had driven out of her mind what she had learned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SELF-WILL AND SORROW BERYL sat down to her lessons with a frown upon her brow.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Everything went wrong that morning.
