used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
AlcottnounUS /ˈælkɑːt/
United States novelist noted for children's books (1832-1888)
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(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 Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Illustration: JO AND MEG.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
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-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
Cheney's
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COPIESnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading COPIES OF EARLY DAGUERREOTYPES.
DAGUERREOTYPES
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From this reading COPIES OF EARLY DAGUERREOTYPES.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading COPIES OF EARLY DAGUERREOTYPES.
enactingverbUS /eˈnæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading [Illustration: JO AND MEG.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
JO
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From this reading [Illustration: JO AND MEG.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
Louisa
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
MEGnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading [Illustration: JO AND MEG.
a form of address for a married woman
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COPIES OF EARLY DAGUERREOTYPES.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
an amount of time
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
exert pressure or force to or upon
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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Identical; not different.
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
a male human offspring
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any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Her older sister, Anna, had the same taste, and assisted her in carrying out all her plans."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
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violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
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the act of creating written works
From this reading "It was at this period of her life that she was violently attacked by a mania for the stage, and writing and enacting dramas.
