used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
AlcottnounUS /ˈælkɑːt/
United States novelist noted for children's books (1832-1888)
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
Alcott's
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From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
(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 THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
Bronson
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From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
how
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From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
the literary culture
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
Louisa
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From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
not able to be found
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
OrchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Louisa in "Little Women" has said that the girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
upbuilding
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From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MOTHER'S INFLUENCE UPON the lives of all four of her daughters the mother's influence rested like a benediction.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading It is felt in her letters; it is reflected in the journals of her girls and in the musings of Bronson Alcott, as set down in his voluminous journals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
in or at the place that
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While letters to Anna from her mother are missing, Anna's journal shows how vital was Mrs. Alcott's power in the upbuilding of her noble character.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading And the mother spirit hovers over Orchard House, where "Little Women" was written and lived.
