absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
(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 His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The rapidity of her progress astonished Mr. Clifton.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
Clifton
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From this reading The rapidity of her progress astonished Mr. Clifton.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
ElectranounUS /ɪˈlektrə/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
a message received and understood
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
go away from a place
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The rapidity of her progress astonished Mr. Clifton.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rapidity of her progress astonished Mr. Clifton.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The rapidity of her progress astonished Mr. Clifton.
PUPILnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The rapidity of her progress astonished Mr. Clifton.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He questioned her concerning the processes she employed in some of her curious combinations, but the fragmentary, abstracted nature of her conversation during the hours of instruction gave him little satisfactory information.
refrain from harming
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rapidity of her progress astonished Mr. Clifton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His interest in her increased, until finally it became absorbing, and he gave her all the time she could spare from home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The eagerness with which she listened to his directions, the facility with which she applied his rules, fully repaid him; and from day to day he postponed his return to the North, reluctant to leave his indefatigable pupil.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading MASTER AND PUPIL Day after day Electra toiled over her work.
