Chapter V

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

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

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

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

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

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

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From this reading Mrs. Ostrowska never breakfasted with her children.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mrs. Ostrowska never breakfasted with her children.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

well in the past; former

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

pass on or delegate to another

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

put on clothes

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

in a gay manner

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

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From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

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

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

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

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

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

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

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

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Ostrowska never breakfasted with her children.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Ostrowska never breakfasted with her children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Ostrowska never breakfasted with her children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

coated with paint

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

be relevant to

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

and nothing more

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

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

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

a special situation

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

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

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Child life in upper circles is quite a thing apart from the lives of the grown-ups.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE VISIT TO THE GAILY PAINTED COTTAGE A DAY or two later, the guests departed, and the Ostrowski family took up its daily routine.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

(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 Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

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

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

during the time that

From this reading The boy Peter resumed his studies under the care and instruction of his tutor, while the little Marya returned to the guidance of her governess, for each child in a wealthy family in Poland has his or her own tutor or tutoress.

to a great degree

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Ostrowska never breakfasted with her children.

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading Their hours are widely different; they dress simply and live simply, receiving instruction in the arts and languages; the girls to be fine housekeepers and womanly; the boys to be courteous, manly and well versed in those matters which pertain to the care and interest of the estate which is later to devolve upon their shoulders.