Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

consider or hold as true

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

later than; following

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

terminate

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

set up or found

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

a young female

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

a message received and understood

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

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From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

plural of “jaunt” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

not any; not one

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

an educational institution

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

having a supporting base

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

restricted to something

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I must accept his help in gaining my education," she told herself.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.

the act of using

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading And she would use no more of his money for vacation jaunts, or for luxuries.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether Mrs. Parsons' necklace was found, or not; whether Ruth obtained a portion of the reward in pay for the information she had lodged, the girl realized that she had no right to neglect her studies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS It was not likely that Ruth found it any easier, after this, to attend strictly to her school duties, but after her conversation with Mrs. Tellingham she _had_ put forth a greater effort to recover her standing in her class.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had come to one conclusion at least: whether or no, she would not break into that fifty dollars Uncle Jabez had given her so unwillingly.