used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
authoressnoun
a woman author
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
every person
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
a young female
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
ten 10s
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
engage in
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
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 She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
not any; not one
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
come into possession of
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
on one occasion
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
go across or through
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
Rosevelt
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From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
an educational institution
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
vetoedverbUS /ˈviːtoʊd/
past form of “veto” — vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
at the time that
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
which person or people
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jacob Rosevelt stood not far away during the conversation between Mr. Appleton, Miss Meredith, and Star, and a proud light beamed in his eyes as he listened to their praises of the girl whom he had learned to love so well.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
showing curiosity
From this reading Her studies that winter were not hard; she had no associates to help her pass the time pleasantly, and so her heart had overflowed in this way, and she had penned the charming little romance which had at once set everybody to wondering who the author might be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That was the secret that she had whispered in his ear when, after Mrs. Richards’ terrible accusations, they had been left alone and she had begged him to go away with her to make a little home of their own, telling him that what she should receive for her book, together with her hundred pounds, would be ample for their support until she could graduate and obtain a position as a teacher.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She had written it that first winter; for after Mr. Richards had vetoed his wife’s plan of making her a servant, and insisted that she should be sent to school, there had been many lonely hours which would have been very irksome to her if she had not spent them in this way.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But it was nothing new to him that Star was an authoress; he had known it for nearly a year.
