Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

regarded with admiration

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

(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 My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

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

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

eagerly desirous

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

for the reason that

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

the two together, not just one

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

in a busy manner

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

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From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

greatly pleased

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

the act of consuming food

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

at any time

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

opinion or judgment

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

an established custom

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

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

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

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From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

engage in

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

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From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

not any; not one

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

above and across; more than

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

a dough of flour and water and shortening

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

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From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

carry out

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

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

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

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From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading By these means I advanced my education very much, because my memory became stronger by practice, and my understanding was improved by this habit of thinking over everything to myself.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE LITTLE MILLINERS My life at the pastry-cook’s passed in a very pleasant manner; but not because of the cakes or pastry.

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

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.

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

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

which person or people

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading My eyes were constantly employed in observing the different people who came in and out, or passed by the door and window; my ears were constantly attentive to all that was said; and my mind was busily engaged in thinking over all I had seen, and all I had heard, both spoken and read from books, ever since I was a doll.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I believe no doll ever lived who was more anxious to learn and know about all sorts of things--good, pretty, or wonderful--than I was.

but in spite of that

From this reading For, in the first place, every night was not like Twelfth-night; and as for the pastry, though I was delighted to see it for some time, and to notice how much it was admired and longed for, yet, in the course of a few weeks, I had seen so many little girls and boys make themselves unwell by eating too many raspberry tarts and cheesecakes, that I almost ceased to take any further interest in those things.