used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
anew
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
in addition
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
any thing at all
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
make calm or still
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
set up or found
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
Ideala
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From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
easily agitated
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
TemperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her nervous system was too highly strung, she was too sensitive, too emotional, too intense.
variablenessnoun
the quality of being subject to variation
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
at the time that
From this reading Her bursts of enthusiasm were followed by fits of depression, and these again by periods of indifference, when it was hard to rouse her to interest in anything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She always said, and was probably right, that want of proper discipline in childhood was the reason of this variableness, which she deplored, but could neither combat nor conceal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Temperament must also have had something to do with it.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Ideala held that dignity and calm are essential in a woman, but, like the rest of the world, she found it hard to attain to her own standard of excellence.
