used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARY AND JOHN PROGRESS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
Harlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading MARY AND JOHN PROGRESS.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading Since moving, she had been to Richmond, Winchester and Lexington.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY AND JOHN PROGRESS.
Middlesboro
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From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
in motion
From this reading Since moving, she had been to Richmond, Winchester and Lexington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
Pineville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading MARY AND JOHN PROGRESS.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Since moving, she had been to Richmond, Winchester and Lexington.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since moving, she had been to Richmond, Winchester and Lexington.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since moving, she had been to Richmond, Winchester and Lexington.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Her traveling experience, until the family moved to Madison County, had been limited to trips to Pineville, Middlesboro and Harlan.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
Wellesley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A week or so before she went East, she and her mother had gone to Lexington to purchase her clothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The experiences of Mary on her trip East to Wellesley and the first few months of college life were such as to try her courage and earnestness of purpose.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading Since moving, she had been to Richmond, Winchester and Lexington.
