15th
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From this reading Miss Fitch's winter term opened on the 15th of September.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
for the reason that
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such was the case with that day's naughtiness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Such was the case with that day's naughtiness.
Eyebright
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From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
Fitch's
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From this reading Miss Fitch's winter term opened on the 15th of September.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
of great significance or value
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Fitch's winter term opened on the 15th of September.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
naughtinessnoun
an attribute of mischievous children
From this reading Such was the case with that day's naughtiness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Miss Fitch's winter term opened on the 15th of September.
in other respects or ways
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
go across or through
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
prickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Miss Fitch's winter term opened on the 15th of September.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
in the near future
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the case with that day's naughtiness.
express in words
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Miss Fitch's winter term opened on the 15th of September.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such was the case with that day's naughtiness.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the case with that day's naughtiness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
at the time that
From this reading It happens now and then in life that small circumstances link themselves on to great ones, and in this way become important, when otherwise they might pass out of mind and be forgotten.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Miss Fitch's winter term opened on the 15th of September.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such was the case with that day's naughtiness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Eyebright remembered it always, and never without a sharp prick of pain, because of certain things that followed soon afterward, and of which I must tell you in this chapter.
