used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But science did not become a very serious occupation with Dorothy.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But science did not become a very serious occupation with Dorothy.
without doubt or question
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
conscientiousnessnoun
the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But science did not become a very serious occupation with Dorothy.
emanating from God
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
Dorothy
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From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
exactitudenounUS /ɪɡˈzæktətuːd/
the quality of being exact
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
a young female
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
implantverbUS /ˌɪmˈplænt/
fix or set securely or deeply
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
of great significance or value
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading But science did not become a very serious occupation with Dorothy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
and nothing more
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But science did not become a very serious occupation with Dorothy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
in the near future
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In such work her habits of exactitude stood her in good stead, and her conscientiousness had its important part to play.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
precisely as stated
From this reading But science did not become a very serious occupation with Dorothy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His only purpose was to teach her to think, to implant in her mind that divine thirst for sound knowledge which he clearly recognized as a specific remedy for conventional narrowness of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not for such sake or with a purpose so broad that Arthur Brent set out to interest Dorothy South in science.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The girl was quick to learn rudiments and general principles, and in laboratory work she soon surpassed her master as a maker of experiments.
