used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading VIOLET MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
in addition
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading VIOLET MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
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 She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
engage in
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading VIOLET MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
proficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
make steady
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She also grew more cheerful and equable in temperament, and Mr. Lawrence was constantly congratulating himself upon having secured such a treasure for a governess.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
VIOLETnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading VIOLET MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
Violet's
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From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Violet's life became more and more pleasant as time went on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VIOLET MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Her pupil continued to make marked and steady progress in her studies, while in music she was becoming wonderfully proficient.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was not long in discovering, also, that she was a very cultivated young woman and exceedingly companionable as well, for, while Violet was conscientious in the discharge of her duties toward her charge, she did not neglect any opportunity to improve herself.
