used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had lost all of her false pride and worldliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
etc
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From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
ETHEL
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From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading She had lost all of her false pride and worldliness.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
a young female
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
grandnieces
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From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
highest in quality
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
Kate
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From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had lost all of her false pride and worldliness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
and nothing more
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She had lost all of her false pride and worldliness.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
Susan
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From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
carry out
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
precisely as stated
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ETHEL MEETS HER UNCLE AND AUNT Aunt Susan was most interested in the description of the costume, its symbols, etc. Ethel thanked her gratefully for her gift, impulsively kissing her many times.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was proud of the two girls--her grandnieces,--Ethel with the delicate beauty of a bud, while Kate appeared and reminded her of a full blown rose.
which person or people
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was as though a new girl had arisen from the ashes of the old one, and now she stood revealed as Nature had intended her--without sham,--and knowing that it was she who had helped to bring it about, Aunt Susan was happy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
worldlinessnounUS /ˈwɜːrldlinəs/
the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment
From this reading She had lost all of her false pride and worldliness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The elderly woman had grown very fond of the girl and dreaded parting with her, but she knew that the new work she was about to take up would be of the greatest benefit to her, not only then but in the future, for Ethel had softened wonderfully.
