used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VIOLET AND HER UNRULY PUPIL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I know that you will not be easily discouraged."
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
Bertha
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From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading I know that you will not be easily discouraged."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I know that you will not be easily discouraged."
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VIOLET AND HER UNRULY PUPIL.
how
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From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
HuntingtonnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋtən/
United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that you will not be easily discouraged."
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know that you will not be easily discouraged."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
PUPILnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading VIOLET AND HER UNRULY PUPIL.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
reception-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
not often
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Lawrence led Violet back to the reception-room below, remarking, as he courteously rolled a chair forward for her:
UNRULYadjectiveUS /ənˈruːli/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading VIOLET AND HER UNRULY PUPIL.
VIOLETnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading VIOLET AND HER UNRULY PUPIL.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I know that you will not be easily discouraged."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot tell you how pleased I am, Miss Huntington, with the cordial reception that Bertha has given you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is seldom that she is so strongly attracted by a stranger, and if you can but retain your influence over her I am sure you cannot fail to do her good.
