used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
Alcott's
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From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
ALLSTON'S
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From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
in addition
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Margaret's removal was to Boston, where a twofold labor was before her.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
DIALnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
EDITORSHIPnounUS /ˈedətərʃɪp/
the position of editor
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
ESTIMATEnounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
a person of German nationality
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
GREENEnounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret's removal was to Boston, where a twofold labor was before her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
of great significance or value
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
MARGARET'S
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From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
PROVIDENCEnounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Margaret's removal was to Boston, where a twofold labor was before her.
an educational institution
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Mr. Alcott's educational theories did not altogether commend themselves to Margaret's judgment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret's removal was to Boston, where a twofold labor was before her.
to-day
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From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading They had in them, indeed, the germ of much that is to-day recognized as true and important.
twofoldadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading Margaret's removal was to Boston, where a twofold labor was before her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret's removal was to Boston, where a twofold labor was before her.
in or at the place that
From this reading Margaret's removal was to Boston, where a twofold labor was before her.
which person or people
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINTER IN BOSTON.--A SEASON OF SEVERE LABOR.--CONNECTION WITH GREENE STREET SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I.--EDITORSHIP OF THE "DIAL."--MARGARET'S ESTIMATE OF ALLSTON'S PICTURES.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was engaged to teach Latin and French in Mr. Alcott's school, then at the height of its prosperity, and intended also to form classes of young ladies who should study with her French, German, and Italian.
