used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
DOLORES
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From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
grammar-school
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From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading LESSONS.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
Manuel
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From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
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 I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
on the contrary
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The children have always had a governess, and have never been in a public schoolroom in their lives.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
in the near future
From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
express in speech
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOLORES and Manuel are soon busy with their lessons.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
a late time of life
From this reading Although Manuel is twelve years old and his sister ten, they are both learning to speak French and a little Italian.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I fear you would think them rather backward in arithmetic and other grammar-school studies, but their parents do not see the need of knowing as much of such things as do American fathers and mothers.
