used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
BeechernounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
unvarying in nature
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
divisible by two
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
a social unit living together
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
Harriet's
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From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
meageradjectiveUS /ˈmiːɡər/
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
originalities
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From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
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 These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
sharp-cut
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From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
StowenounUS /stoʊ/
United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it must be remembered that her own family formed an educational institution in itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These highly individual qualities in her parents and in her brothers and sisters made a constant current of life beneath the roof of the Beecher parsonage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And even against this background the Beecher family stood out as a “sharp-cut and peculiar set.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading New England was celebrated, as Mrs. Stowe afterwards said, for “crisp originalities of character.”
which person or people
From this reading EDUCATION IN THE HOME The account of Harriet’s education may sound somewhat meager to those who do not look beneath the surface.
