used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
consider or hold as true
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
cataloguesnounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡz/
plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
From this reading Presently catalogues were sent for and schools considered and compared.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Presently catalogues were sent for and schools considered and compared.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
carefully weighed
From this reading Presently catalogues were sent for and schools considered and compared.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
dissentersnounUS /dɪˈsentərz/
plural of “dissenter” — a person who dissents from some established policy
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
Ellen
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From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
divisible by two
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Life went on quietly, yet not without interesting events.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
set up or found
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Life went on quietly, yet not without interesting events.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life went on quietly, yet not without interesting events.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
not any; not one
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life went on quietly, yet not without interesting events.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
in the near future
From this reading Presently catalogues were sent for and schools considered and compared.
with low volume
From this reading Life went on quietly, yet not without interesting events.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Presently catalogues were sent for and schools considered and compared.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Presently catalogues were sent for and schools considered and compared.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Study under the driving spur of her father's encouragement was an absorbing occupation for Ellen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Life went on quietly, yet not without interesting events.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
in or at the place that
From this reading The family separation caused comment, but no great astonishment in a neighborhood where differences of opinion and the separation of dissenters were frequent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Life went on quietly, yet not without interesting events.
but in spite of that
From this reading A GROWING MIND That Matthew had returned, that he was to live henceforth with Grandfather, that he was not even to come to the house, were facts which Ellen found difficult to comprehend, yet which she accepted with a child's willingness to accept what her father told her.
