used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
Addison
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From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
distrusting
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From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
emanating from God
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LIVING IT DOWN.
Elgin
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From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LIVING IT DOWN.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
Julia
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From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading LIVING IT DOWN.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
on one occasion
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
and nothing more
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
relyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But she entered the schoolroom in a different spirit, distrusting self and relying only upon Divine help.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The holidays were over about the end of January, and Ruth once more accompanied her cousin to Addison College.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Julia of course was questioned, and without really wishing to do her cousin an injury she gradually let out the facts concerning the prize.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She had need enough of grace and strength, for the day had not passed before the girls noticed that Miss Elgin had lost confidence in her and was inclined to regard her with distrust and suspicion, and they wondered greatly what had caused the change.
