Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

(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 For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

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

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

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

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

in addition to; as well as

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

a borough in Scotland

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

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From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

one or the other of two

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

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From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

wear out completely

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

expel from a country

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

in an expert manner

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

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

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

not any; not one

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

out of fashion

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

past form of “ostracize” — expel from a community or group

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

the act of departing politely

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

participate in games or sport

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

blessed with privileges

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

in a strange but not unpleasant manner

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

on the contrary

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

an educational institution

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

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

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

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

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

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From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

the act of swimming

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

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

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

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

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

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

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

being of use or service

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

precisely as stated

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

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

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Among other less useful accomplishments, I there acquired that of swimming expertly; and, as a place of exile, this quaint town answered as well as any other for the intended purpose.

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

From this reading The town itself was an old-fashioned, primitive village rather than burgh, quaintly built, and little adorned by modern taste or improvement; but the air was fine and elastic, the water unexceptionable, and bathing and boating were among our privileged amusements.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The school to which I was sent was half a day's journey from the city of our residence, situated in a small but ancient town of Revolutionary notoriety.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

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From this reading The river, very wide at that point, was shaded by willow-trees to some extent along its banks, immediately in front of the Academy of St. Mark's, and beyond it to a considerable distance on either hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For, notwithstanding my father's assurances that Dr. Pemberton had recommended change of air--to some degree true, of course--and that he himself believed a public course of study would exhaust me less than my solitary lessons, to which I gave such undivided attention, and notwithstanding Evelyn's professions of regret at the necessity of parting with me, and Mrs. Austin's belief that the "baby was killing me by inches," since she took it into her head to sleep with no one else, and to play half the night, and to stay with me all day besides, I felt myself "ostracized."