used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
communicated in words
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE PHILIP.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
not any; not one
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading LITTLE PHILIP.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
school-room
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From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Ruth said "silence" or "looked silence," as the children expressed it, and there was silence.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
spake
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From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
precisely as stated
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE never was a greater contrast than that presented by the two sisters in their mode of government.
(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 She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She spake and it was done, for the children well knew that she would have no disobedience.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Entering the school-room of each, you could not detect the least difference in the order of the scholars, but while the result appeared the same, the methods were very different.
