Chapter V

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

later than; following

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

(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 But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

for the reason that

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

a young person of either sex

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

-ing form of “elevate” — give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

at any time

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

only a very short time before

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

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

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

engage in

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

absolutely essential

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

not any; not one

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

on one occasion

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

on the contrary

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

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

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

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

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

and nothing more

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

closely encircling

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

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

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

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From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

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

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

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

From this reading She distrusted those in authority simply because they were in authority, rather than that they ever made it apparent.

in or at the place that

From this reading The old impulses would return, and a desire to conceal where no concealment was necessary often placed her in a false light.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

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

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

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

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

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

From this reading It seemed to have become second nature with her, and bade fair to prove a work of almost infinite patience and love upon the part of the teachers to undo the mischief wrought in those miserable years.

a late time of life

From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION It could hardly be expected that, after her training of the past six and a half years, Toinette would at once respond to the wiser, more elevating influences now surrounding her.

but in spite of that

From this reading But, after making a toy of the poor child for all that time, fickle fate seemed about to make amends, and, although it was yet to be proven, Toinette was now launched upon a sunny sea, and destined to sail into a happy harbor.