used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
the lower side of anything
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had neither brother nor sister.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
clothing in general
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
one or the other of two
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading FRIENDSHIP.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She had neither brother nor sister.
Nelly
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From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had neither brother nor sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
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 Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
an educational institution
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had neither brother nor sister.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
the upper part of anything
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
unkemptadjectiveUS /ənˈkempt/
not neatly combed
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At school she was always either at the top or bottom of her class according as a fit of diligence or idleness seized her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a wild passionate child, feeling bitterly the neglect with which she was treated, her ragged clothes, her unkempt appearance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nelly Hardy had been unfortunate in her parents, for both drank, and she had grown up without care or supervision.
