used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
in the past
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
(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 It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
for the reason that
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
carefully weighed
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
unvarying in nature
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
divisible by two
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
an established custom
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
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 And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
on one occasion
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
others
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From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
an educational institution
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
estrangement from god
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
a special situation
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The older girls in Miss Sarah Collins' room had fallen into this bad habit as much, if not more, than the little ones of the infant class.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
a source of difficulty
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
the act of using
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
at the time that
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And it was a great trouble to her to hear the careless way in which many of her schoolmates used sacred names and things.
which person or people
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It had become a habit with nearly all in the school; one caught it from another almost without knowing it; even Lily Ward, who once thought the clergyman "preached a sermon at her" because she said "hush up," now and then followed the example of the others when any thing vexed or surprised her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading They did not mean any harm; they did not think it any sin; but every day Daisy was shocked and distressed by hearing such words as "mercy," "gracious," "goodness," and "good heavens," and the like, from the lips of the other children, as they were about their play and study.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A few weeks at school had accustomed Lily to the constant use of expressions which a year ago she would have considered "real naughty words."
