used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
(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 Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
Delia
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From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
Emily
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From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
EMILY'S
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From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
set up or found
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
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 EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
lullingverbUS /ˈlʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
observancesnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvənsɪz/
plural of “observance” — the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
and nothing more
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
on the contrary
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
an educational institution
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
self-righteousness
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From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
up to a particular time
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still there was all the time, at the bottom of her heart, an uneasy consciousness that all was not as it should be.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It opened on Wednesday, and Delia did not return till the following Monday, so that she had her room to herself for that time.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading EMILY'S good resolution lasted at least a week after school commenced.
(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 Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her lesson upon Sunday was thoroughly learned and well recited, which was not the case generally in the class, and Emily rather expected some particular commendation, but Mr. Fletcher only said, "Very well, Emily," and she could not help thinking that his tone and manner were both sad and severe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had succeeded in lulling her conscience into a certain degree of quietness, and the exact performance of the routine of religious observances which she had imposed upon herself, gave her a feeling of self-righteousness, so that she found herself, upon the whole, more comfortable than she had been for a long time back.
