used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
(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 She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
BEARCAMP
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
a youthful male person
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
greatly pleased
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displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
being one more than seven
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
ELLA
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From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
at any time
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
a young female
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
the act of departing
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Grown-Ups
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From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
come to pass
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past form of “happen” — come to pass
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state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
only a very short time before
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
homesteadsnounUS /ˈhoʊmstedz/
plural of “homestead” — the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
To recall to mind.
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move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
SchoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
seminariesnounUS /ˈseməneriz/
plural of “seminary” — a private place of education for the young
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
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be seated
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SixtiesnounUS /ˈsɪkstiz/
the decade from 1960 to 1969
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
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for that reason; with the result that
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stage-coach
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From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
not in physical motion
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ella was going to live in a seminary, and surely nothing could be more charming than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
a special situation
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
UphilladverbUS /ˈʌpˈhɪl/
against difficulties
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Every roll of the wheels brought the little passenger nearer to perfect happiness.
at the time that
From this reading She knew all about seminaries, for she had visited one when she was little—at least two years before.
which person or people
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Uphill and downhill it went, past ponds and meadows and brooks and woods, and little new houses and big old homesteads shaded by ancient elms or maples.
a late time of life
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ ELLA _A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties_ A Book for Children and for Grown-Ups who Remember “BOY COUSIN” AND THE DAYS ON THE BEARCAMP The nicest thing that ever happened to a little girl eight years old was going to happen to Ella, and she was so delighted that she could hardly sit still in the big clumsy stage-coach that rolled and shook and swung slowly away from the city
