used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
BILL'SnounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading FOR BILL’S GOOD.
Brownlow
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From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR BILL’S GOOD.
set up or found
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FOR BILL’S GOOD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
how
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From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
not any; not one
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
and nothing more
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
a human being
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
preventiveadjectiveUS /prɪˈventɪv/
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
on the contrary
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theresa was rather doubtful on the subject herself, but she felt the responsibility of her aunt’s expectations, and determined to fulfil them if possible; only she did not quite know how to set about it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bill proved so very mild; there seemed no occasion for a preventive and negative influence, and a positive one Theresa found difficult to compass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Theresa was a conscientious person, and really had Bill’s welfare at heart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Brownlow said she exercised a good influence over her young cousin.
