used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
(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 People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
from appearances alone
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
divisible by two
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
at any time
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
functionarynounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
how
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From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What could this portent mean?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
come into possession of
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
others
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From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
portentnounUS /ˈpɔːrtent/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading What could this portent mean?
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading The schoolmistress! that functionary of all others in an English parish is the least apt to be revolutionary.
schoolmistressnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
a source of difficulty
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
Watcham
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From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could this portent mean?
William
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From this reading People came out to their doors to ask, as Lady William passed, could it be true? and groups stood discussing the strange event all along the street.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The schoolmistress! without a word of warning, without a thought, apparently, of the embarrassment or trouble it would cause to the parish, without any consideration even of her own interest--for how could she ever obtain another situation, having left her charge like this?
a late time of life
From this reading And, indeed, nothing had happened in Watcham for years that had been so exciting.
