Chapter IX

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

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

Having no one else present.

From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.

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

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

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

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

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

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

close interaction

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

power to direct or determine

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

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From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

fill with distaste

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

possessive form of “florence” — a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

set up or found

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

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

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

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

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

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

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

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

From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

a woman instructor

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

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 It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

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

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

not any; not one

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

the immediate descendants of a person

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

above and across; more than

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading A few days found Florence settled in her new home, and recognized as the instructress of Mrs. Railton’s daughters.

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

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

plural of “slight” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

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

From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

propel through the air

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

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

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

lack of sympathy

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

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

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

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

From this reading As it was, both her patience and fortitude were greatly tried; for Mrs. Railton--a most indulgent mother--had no control over her unruly offspring; and the schoolroom was a scene of noise and contention that had made more than one governess resign in despair.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.

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

From this reading It was fortunate for her that Susan Denham had warned her to expect many anxieties and unpleasantries in the duties she had undertaken, otherwise her inexperience and natural sensitiveness to slights and unkindness would have made her throw them up in disgust.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Perhaps Florence’s innate dignity assisted in awing the young rebels with whom she found herself brought into contact; and the determination to persevere, let her difficulties be as great as they might, was ultimately crowned with success.