used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
dearly loved
From this reading Her sweet face grew more and more dear to me.
DuffnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
Elsie
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From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her sweet face grew more and more dear to me.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Her sweet face grew more and more dear to me.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her sweet face grew more and more dear to me.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her sweet face grew more and more dear to me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her sweet face grew more and more dear to me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
not any; not one
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
having a point
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
rectificationnounUS /ˌrektəfəˈkeɪʃən/
(chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
an educational institution
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Her sweet face grew more and more dear to me.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was this sweetness that gained upon me: at length her face was almost a part of my consciousness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
at the time that
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
a Caucasian
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I confess, however, it was not by any means so much for the master as to be near Elsie Duff, of whom I now thought many times an hour.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A Solitary Chapter During all that winter I attended the evening school and assisted the master.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When I pointed out an error in her work, or suggested a better mode of working, it would flush like the heart of a white rose, and eagerly she would set herself to rectification or improvement, her whole manner a dumb apology for what could be a fault in no eyes but her own.
