Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

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From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

(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 Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

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From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

dearly loved

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

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

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

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From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

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From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

social deportment

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

not any; not one

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed, Isabel had seen by their manners all day, that they had not been accustomed to have Sunday made pleasant.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

in a sullen manner

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

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

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, the children did not seem to know how to employ themselves, but sat sullenly each with a book, tho' it was very evident that they were not reading.

at the time that

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

belonging to which person

From this reading Isabel was not happy in her new home, it was no easy task to teach such unruly girls as Alice and Rose, whose chief object was to get as much fun as possible at the expense of their governess, but she trusted in time to be able to bring them to better order by the exercise of firmness and kindness combined.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Amy, however it was quite different, she seemed never so happy as when with Isabel.

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

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Come here Amy dear," said Isabel, "would you like me to read to you."