used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CAN IT BE POSSIBLE?
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
Briarwoodnoun
wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading CAN IT BE POSSIBLE?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nettie Parsons was the first multi-millionaire's daughter who had ever come to Briarwood Hall.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
a female human offspring
From this reading Nettie Parsons was the first multi-millionaire's daughter who had ever come to Briarwood Hall.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
at any time
From this reading Nettie Parsons was the first multi-millionaire's daughter who had ever come to Briarwood Hall.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nettie Parsons was the first multi-millionaire's daughter who had ever come to Briarwood Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAN IT BE POSSIBLE?
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 Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
multi-millionaire's
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From this reading Nettie Parsons was the first multi-millionaire's daughter who had ever come to Briarwood Hall.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
as might be expected
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
Nettie
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From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CAN IT BE POSSIBLE?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
rosternounUS /ˈrɑːstər/
a list of names
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
an educational institution
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
Tellingham's
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From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nettie Parsons was the first multi-millionaire's daughter who had ever come to Briarwood Hall.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Nor was she alone in this, for the advent of Nettie Parsons into the school quite turned the heads of many.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the girls' parents were well-to-do; otherwise they could not have afforded to pay the tuition fees, for Mrs. Grace Tellingham's institution was of considerable importance on the roster of boarding schools.
which person or people
From this reading Nettie Parsons was the first multi-millionaire's daughter who had ever come to Briarwood Hall.
but in spite of that
From this reading Ruth was thinking a great deal--it must be confessed!--about money during the first days of this new term at Briarwood Hall, and yet she was not naturally of a mercenary nature.
