used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
(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 By Mrs. Derrick, in the kitchen, in the bed-rooms, all over the house generally--with intervals at the oven door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By Mr. Linden in the sitting-room, where Faith came from time to time as she got a chance, to begin some things with him and learn how to begin others by herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By Mr. Linden in the sitting-room, where Faith came from time to time as she got a chance, to begin some things with him and learn how to begin others by herself.
in or near a particular place or position
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bed-rooms
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
showing who or what does the action
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By Mr. Linden in the sitting-room, where Faith came from time to time as she got a chance, to begin some things with him and learn how to begin others by herself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By Mr. Linden in the sitting-room, where Faith came from time to time as she got a chance, to begin some things with him and learn how to begin others by herself.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
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Derrick's
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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a social unit living together
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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usually; as a rule
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glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading By Mr. Linden in the sitting-room, where Faith came from time to time as she got a chance, to begin some things with him and learn how to begin others by herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By Mr. Linden in the sitting-room, where Faith came from time to time as she got a chance, to begin some things with him and learn how to begin others by herself.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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in truth (often tends to intensify)
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plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was spent thus.
a room equipped for preparing meals
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gain knowledge or skills
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a unit of instruction
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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the time period between dawn and noon
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a form of address for a man
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
others
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ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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sitting-room
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having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was spent thus.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By Mrs. Derrick, in the kitchen, in the bed-rooms, all over the house generally--with intervals at the oven door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was spent thus.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
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except if; if not
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
precisely as stated
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
in or at the place that
From this reading By Mr. Linden in the sitting-room, where Faith came from time to time as she got a chance, to begin some things with him and learn how to begin others by herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Saturday was but a half holiday to Mrs. Derrick's little family--unless indeed they called their work play, which some of them did.
but in spite of that
From this reading The morning glided by very fast on such smooth wheels of action, and dinner came with the first Natural Philosophy lesson yet unfinished.
