used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
children's
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From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading She had her Sunday class twice every Sunday, and her teachers' meeting in the week.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
Dorothea
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From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
Effingham
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From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had her Sunday class twice every Sunday, and her teachers' meeting in the week.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dorothea felt sure she had not.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
friendlessadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
a young female
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorothea felt sure she had not.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
for more time
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She had her Sunday class twice every Sunday, and her teachers' meeting in the week.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
needyadjectiveUS /ˈniːdi/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
not any; not one
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
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 Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
the season of growth
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
StirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading She had her Sunday class twice every Sunday, and her teachers' meeting in the week.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Dorothea felt sure she had not.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She had her Sunday class twice every Sunday, and her teachers' meeting in the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A PARK ENCOUNTER IF Mrs. Effingham came to town in the spring, she omitted to let Dorothea know; so probably she did not come.
two times
From this reading She had her Sunday class twice every Sunday, and her teachers' meeting in the week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had her Sunday class twice every Sunday, and her teachers' meeting in the week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
which person or people
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes she could persuade Mrs. Stirring to pay a round of calls with her on the children's parents, which always meant a fresh supply of interests, in little attempts to help those who were needy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Life no longer seemed purposeless and friendless to the young girl in her dull home.
