used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
the two together, not just one
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
Identical; not different.
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
an educational institution
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That day both my parents awoke to the fact that I must have more education.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
which person or people
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading They had a long conversation, and it was decided that the wisest plan would be for me to have a governess--a lady who would at the same time be a companion to my mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am quite sure that at first she did not like it, but afterward she turned to my father, with a sweet, loving smile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could not go to school; to have taken me from my mother would have been death to both of us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It will relieve you very much," she said, "and give you time to get out."
