used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
(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 Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
ApplausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
Clarissa
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From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
Clarissa's
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From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
carefully weighed
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
EconomynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
how
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From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
Julia
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From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
the act of departing
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
absolutely essential
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
Polly
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From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
Radcliffe
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From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
carry out
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
precisely as stated
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Everything considered, you ought to have had a course in Domestic Economy,” said Polly with mischievous intent.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Applause followed Clarissa’s explanation, and Julia withdrew from the room in confusion to order more logs for the fire.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Ruth had confessed that she had been led to college from her curiosity as to how she should feel as “the new woman” of whom all the newspapers were speaking.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From their columns she judged that a college education was a very necessary part of this new woman’s equipment, and as she was fond of study she had persuaded her mother to let her take the Radcliffe course.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am not unfair,” retorted Clarissa, “for you must agree that Julia is likely to have, after leaving college, much the same aim that she has had during her college days,—that of making every one about her as happy as possible.”
