used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POPULAR DEMONSTRATION.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
DEMONSTRATIONnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading A POPULAR DEMONSTRATION.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
Eleanor
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From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
enfants
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From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
Eynesford
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From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
set up or found
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
gouvernante
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From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
Lindsey
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From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
Medland
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From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A POPULAR DEMONSTRATION.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
Scaife
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From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
term of address for a man
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the course of the latter pursuit, a study of Mr. Medland appeared appropriate and needful, and Miss Scaife was minded to engage in it, in spite of the hostility of Lady Eynesford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Eleanor Scaife was _gouvernante des enfants de_ New Lindsey; but she found the duty of looking after two small children, shared as it was with a couple of nurses, not enough to occupy her energies.
a late time of life
From this reading She had studied Sir Robert Perry for three years, but Sir Robert was disappointing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So she organised the hospitality of Government House, and interested herself in the political problems of a young community.
