1853
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From this reading 1853-1859.
1859
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From this reading 1853-1859.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT NORTON.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
Beverly
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From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she taught a little school with ten scholars.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
Larcom
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From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT NORTON.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here she taught a little school with ten scholars.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
NORTON
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From this reading LIFE AT NORTON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
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 Here she taught a little school with ten scholars.
an educational institution
From this reading Here she taught a little school with ten scholars.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
SecuringverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Here she taught a little school with ten scholars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Here she taught a little school with ten scholars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Securing a few rooms in an unoccupied house not far away, she fitted them up as schoolroom and studio.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the autumn of 1853, Miss Larcom, having returned to Beverly, lived for a year with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in the pretty old-fashioned house on Cabot Street.
