used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
divisible by two
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
Jessie
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From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
journalizing
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From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
preceptornoun
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading She kept a “journal,” or daily record of her life.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
Upton
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From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
under normal conditions
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
precisely as stated
From this reading Jessie had one secret that she preserved very carefully from even her most intimate friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that she was ashamed to have this known, but regarding it as a strictly private matter, she preferred to keep it entirely to herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She was induced to commence keeping a journal by some remarks made by Mr. Upton, the preceptor of the academy, to his older scholars, near the close of the previous year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He recommended the practice of journalizing very highly, and mentioned quite a number of benefits that were usually derived from it, by the young, the chief of which were these:
