Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

in addition

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

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

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

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

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

and nothing more

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

small in range or scope

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

possessive form of “north” — the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

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

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

above and across; more than

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

an educational institution

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

have in common

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

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

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

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

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

up to a particular time

From this reading Grandmother was pleased also, and counted the days until she should hear for herself just how much real improvement Blue Bonnet had made.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

precisely as stated

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

the activity of making visits

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

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

From this reading Blue Bonnet was living up to her aunt's expectations in this part of her work, and Miss Clyde, like many others, was not averse to having her dreams come true.

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

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She excelled in her music, and the report that went home from the music department monthly pleased Miss Clyde very much.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

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

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SETTLEMENT WORK Blue Bonnet had been a pupil at Miss North's school a little over three months now, and although she had had her share of fun and frolic, the greater portion of the time had been spent in serious work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The rigorous New England winter had prevented Mrs. Clyde from visiting Boston as much as she would have liked, and as Miss North objected to many week-ends at Woodford, her visits with Blue Bonnet had been of necessity limited.