used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
anew
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
one or the other of two
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
JowettnounUS /ˈdʒaʊɪt/
English classical scholar noted for his translations of Plato and Aristotle (1817-1893)
From this reading Jowett.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
MacintoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɔːʃ/
a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
Mysie
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From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
Rowena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
cut with a saw
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am glad to think that Miss Falconer has been such a success," she said; "and really people begin to think that she may one day change her role from governess to mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Macintosh came over to see her one afternoon, and began speaking about them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading COMPELLED TO THINK "Unlike Philosophy, the Gospel has an ideal Life to offer."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was some time before Rowena saw either Mysie or her father again.
