used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
anew
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
Astrid
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From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
divisible by two
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
at any time
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
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 Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
on one occasion
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
that is looked for
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Astrid occupied herself much with her, and sought in many particulars to supply the defects of her neglected education.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And these months were for her inexpressibly pleasant and strengthening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the beginning of the month of July, Mrs. Astrid travelled again with Susanna over the mountains which had once threatened them with death; but at this season of the year, the journey was not dangerous, though always laborious.
but in spite of that
From this reading "So then yet some months!" thought Susanna with a melancholy pleasure.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading And Susanna was a quick pupil, and more affectionately than ever did she attach herself to her mistress, while she on her part experienced even more and more the truth of the adage: "the breath of youth is wholesome."
