used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
anew
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
ALLAN'S
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From this reading ALLAN'S STORY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
for the reason that
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
set up or found
From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
made afraid
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
impulsivenessnoun
the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
Nettie
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From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
one's
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From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
in a serious manner
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading She now found that she had spoiled every one's pleasure for the day.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ALLAN'S STORY.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Her parents talked to her kindly and seriously of the necessity of learning to govern her impulsiveness, and Nettie promised; but, alas! the promise was broken again and again, until she learned by hard and terrible experience to be a careful, thoughtful child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Nettie was mortified enough by the result of her impulsive act.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was quite frightened by the crowd, and their joyous cheering filled her with terror, for she did not understand that these honest, kindly people were filled with joy because a little girl's heart was made happy.
