used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
Adelia
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From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
BAPTIZEDadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
CONTENTEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
at any time
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
EXHORTATIONnounUS /ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃən/
a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
a social unit living together
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
FULFILLINGverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
GRANDFATHER'SnounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
HOMESICKadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
IOWAnounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
ISAACnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
come together
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
PREDICTIONnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
RELATIVESnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
express the need or desire for
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading My father came to me in a few minutes and could not refrain from smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
TESTIMONYnounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I therefore decided to remain in the bedroom until I was invited out.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
Vilate
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From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ASHAMED OF MY APPEARANCE--INTRODUCED TO MY NUMEROUS RELATIVES--ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE BOYS--HOMESICK--SET TO WORK AND MADE CONTENTED--BAPTIZED AND SET APART FOR A MISSION--RETURN TO IOWA--MEET MY RELATIVES--MY GRANDFATHER'S CONFESSION AND TESTIMONY--HIS EXHORTATION AND REQUEST--RETURN HOME WITH MY BROTHER ISAAC, THUS FULFILLING MY FATHER'S PREDICTION--THE LESSONS I LEARNED BY MY EXPERIENCE.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading My aunts, Vilate and Adelia, insisted upon my joining the family, and if ever I felt ashamed of myself in the world it was then.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading After taking a bath I put on my new suit, but was ashamed then to appear before the family, as my surroundings seemed so nice that my old-fashioned suit was made to appear worse than it really was.
