used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
have
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She continued to like her work, and became more and more of a favorite, both with her companions and her employers.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
(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 With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She continued to like her work, and became more and more of a favorite, both with her companions and her employers.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She continued to like her work, and became more and more of a favorite, both with her companions and her employers.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
without stop or interruption
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
EDUCATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading EDUCATIONAL.
one or the other of two
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading She continued to like her work, and became more and more of a favorite, both with her companions and her employers.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading She continued to like her work, and became more and more of a favorite, both with her companions and her employers.
fifty-dollar
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From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
Katie
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From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She continued to like her work, and became more and more of a favorite, both with her companions and her employers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
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 With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She continued to like her work, and became more and more of a favorite, both with her companions and her employers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
with speed
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she grew rapidly taller, she did not become either pale or thin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The affair of the fifty-dollar bill had been thoroughly explained, and for a time Katie was looked upon quite as a martyr heroine.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With so many interests to fill her leisure hours, as well as such a pleasant and restful home, our little Katie continued to bear the confinement and hard work of the mill better than her friends had expected she would.
