Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

how long something has existed

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

(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 "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

a female human offspring

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

one or the other of two

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

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From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

immediately past

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

a unit of instruction

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

as might be expected

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

disregarded

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE neglected daughter of Lady Juliana Douglas experienced all the advantages naturally to be expected from her change of situation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

in the direction of

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "In age, in infancy, from others' aid Is all our hope; to teach us to be kind, That nature's first, last lesson."

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mrs. Douglas, though not a woman either of words or systems, possessed a reflecting mind, and a heart warm with benevolence towards everything that had a being; and all the best feelings of her nature were excited by the little outcast thus abandoned by her unnatural parent.

a late time of life

From this reading Her watchful aunt superintended the years of her infancy, and all that a tender and judicious mother _could_ do--all that most mothers _think_ they do--she performed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading YOUNG.