used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
Carrie
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From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
placed crosswise
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
at any time
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I WAS NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.
the act of giving
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WAS NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I WAS NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I WAS NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
on one occasion
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I WAS NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had no idea Miss Ruth could talk as she did that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
two times
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
uncomplainingadjective
not complaining
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
precisely as stated
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I WAS NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.
at the time that
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She seemed to open her heart to me with the simplicity of a child, giving me a deeper insight into a very lovely nature.
showing curiosity
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Carrie had hitherto been my ideal, but on this night I caught myself wondering once or twice whether Carrie would ever exercise such patience and uncomplaining endurance under so many crossed purposes, such broken work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was never quite like other people," she said to me when I had closed the book; "you know I was a mere infant in my nurse's arms, when that accident happened."
