used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
(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 Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
Annie
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From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
a young female
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
head-mistress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
held dear
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
motherlessadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərlɪs/
having no living or known mother
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
absolutely essential
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
held or filled or in use
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
pupil-teacher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
an educational institution
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Willis loved all her pupils and had an extraordinary influence over them, but Annie was almost like her adopted child.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was still at school, however, although she now occupied the post there of pupil-teacher.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
tomboynounUS /ˈtɑːmbɔɪ/
a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
(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 Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
which person or people
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Mrs. Willis, the head-mistress of Lavender House, the school where Annie was educated, was her warm and devoted friend.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Those of my readers who have read "A World of Girls" will know all about the early story of Annie Forest; but, to those who have not, I may as well explain that she was a motherless girl, that she had been in her day a sad tomboy, that she had a father living, but that it was absolutely necessary for her before long to earn her own living.
