used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been there the greater part of the day.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had been there the greater part of the day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
encyclopaedias
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From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
familiarizeverbUS /fəˈmɪljəraɪz/
make familiar or conversant with
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
a young female
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
the act of departing
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading She had been there the greater part of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been there the greater part of the day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She had been there the greater part of the day.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
reference-books
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From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had been there the greater part of the day.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elsie Marley was very tired as she locked the door of the library Saturday night and started for _home_, as she caught herself calling the parsonage.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
at the time that
From this reading And the single cause of her dismay when he thanked and praised her and referred to her mother--or his sister--was that she should not be on hand to help him another Saturday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had spoken to Mr. Middleton at breakfast of going over to familiarize herself somewhat with the encyclopaedias and reference-books, and he had asked her to look up certain passages and verify one or two quotations for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The latter proved a more difficult task for the girl than the clergyman would have dreamed; but she was very happy in doing it, gratified, too, to realize that her handwriting was very clear as well as pretty.
