used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
how long something has existed
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ORDEAL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had not expected to do any such thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They had not expected to do any such thing.
put on clothes
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They had not expected to do any such thing.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
the act of departing
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not expected to do any such thing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
engage in
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
Nettie
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From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
not any; not one
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
and nothing more
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
ORDEALnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading AN ORDEAL.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
Sabbath-school
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From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
SateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They had not expected to do any such thing.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
Susie
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From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not expected to do any such thing.
a special situation
From this reading They had not expected to do any such thing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THAT was the way it came about that little Sate not only, but Susie and Nettie, went to the flower party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
in or at the place that
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
which person or people
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little girls, who were not used to going any where, had paid no attention to the announcements on Sunday, and Nettie had heard as one with whom such things had nothing in common.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her treatment in the Sabbath-school was not such as to make her long for the companionship of the girls of her age, and by this time she knew that her dress at the flower party would be sure to command more attention than was pleasant; so she had planned as a matter of course to stay away.
