used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
Amy
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From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REELS AND SPINDLES.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
a female human offspring
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
divisible by two
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
Kaye
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From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
engage in
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
on one occasion
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
others
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From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
REELSnounUS /riːlz/
plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
From this reading REELS AND SPINDLES.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
singlenessnoun
without hypocrisy
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
SPINDLES
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From this reading REELS AND SPINDLES.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
the act of using
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading AUTHOR OF "A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST," "A LITTLE LADY OF THE HORSE," ETC.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the first opportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she was handicapped by ignorance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But having once decided what course was right for her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughness of effort which brought a prompt success.
