used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
(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 She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
BerkshirenounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃər/
a county in southern England
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Nor was school education withheld.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
fosteringnounUS /ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/
encouragement; aiding the development of something
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
housewifelyadjective
related or suited to a housewife
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was school education withheld.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
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 In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
established beyond doubt
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
an educational institution
From this reading Nor was school education withheld.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
being of use or service
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
under normal conditions
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
(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 She was treated in every respect as a daughter, well instructed in religious duties and moral obligations, and in all useful housewifely arts.
in or at the place that
From this reading As soon as she had acquired the first rudiments of knowledge, she was sent to the excellent village academy, where she proved an apt and diligent scholar.
which person or people
From this reading In return for all this generous, fostering care, Molly (or _Mary Morton_ as she was usually called) gave to the kind pair who had so generously adopted her, all the affection, respect, and obedience due to parents; added to a gratitude inexpressibly deep and tender.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Nor was school education withheld.
a late time of life
From this reading Our little friend Molly spent five peaceful, happy years in her home among the grand old hills of Berkshire, with Farmer Morton and his kind, good wife.
