used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
(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 Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
any person at all
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
a young person of either sex
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
fulvid
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From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
haltinglyadverbUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋli/
in a halting manner
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
how
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From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
set afire or burning
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
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 Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
not one, and not any
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
select carefully from a group
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
a full supply
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
rain-drops
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From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
red-brownadjective
of brown tinged with red
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
a strong line
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
except for; apart from
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
Tess
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From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the fulvid depths of her red-brown eyes there dwelt an expression of misery.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many were the troubling thoughts which possessed the mind of Tess as she strode along.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the child took her way through the streets, with none to care whither she went, her face lighted with a sudden determination.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading True, Tess could pick out a few words which Daddy had taught her, could haltingly count the stars in the heavens at night, and the rain-drops on the shanty window.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Frederick had told her to read, to study, to pray--that these three with faith would save Daddy Skinner from the rope of the Canadian Indian; but the student, like all those having plenty, forgot to enquire how Tess was to read without books, or study without anyone to teach her.
