Chapter VIII

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From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

later than; following

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

a female human offspring

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This is exactly what did happen.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading This is exactly what did happen.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

come to pass

From this reading This is exactly what did happen.

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From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

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From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

the position of headmaster or headmistress

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

a social unit living together

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

as might be expected

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

go across or through

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

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From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

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From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

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 It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

carry out

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

up to a particular time

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So the traditions of the mother Roxana were carried on in the household until a second mother, another highly cultivated lady, came to take the headship of the home.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This is exactly what did happen.

which person or people

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is natural that this strong and brilliant Catherine should have a great influence upon the sensitive younger sister, and that the various steps in Catherine’s career and in her soul-history should be followed by Harriet with interest and sympathy almost as great as if she had been a responsible part in the story.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And if disturbing experiences came to Catherine, a reflected tumult would naturally pass through the life of Harriet.

a late time of life

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading STUDIES AND TEACHERS After the death of Mrs. Beecher in 1816 the care of the younger ones fell to a large extent upon the elder daughter, Harriet’s capable and energetic sister Catherine, who was some twelve years older than she.