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From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
how long something has existed
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
AugnounUS /ˈɔːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Eden Vale: Aug.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Eden Vale: Aug.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
fairy-tales
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From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
kindergartensnounUS /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtənz/
plural of “kindergarten” — a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
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 Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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 The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
others
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From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
picture-books
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From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
swardnounUS /swɔːrd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The children sang, danced, indulged in all sorts of fun and frolic, looked at picture-books which were explained to them, listened sometimes to fairy-tales and sometimes to instructive narratives, and played games, some of which were pure pastime and others channels of instruction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Eden Vale: Aug.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accompanied by David, I first visited one of the many kindergartens which are pretty evenly distributed about the town in Eden Vale.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
a late time of life
From this reading In an enclosure consisting partly of sunny sward and partly of shady grove, some fifty boys and girls of from four to six years of age were actively occupied under the direction of two young women of about eighteen or twenty, and a young widow.
the day immediately before today
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 2, ---- For some time I have been deeply interested in the education of the young here, and the day before yesterday was devoted to the study of this subject.
