used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
how long something has existed
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
have
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
Beth'snounUS /beθs/
possessive form of “beth” — the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
Eliza
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From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
give expression to
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
foster-childnoun
a child who is raised by foster parents
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
ill-bredadjective
(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It meant simply this.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant simply this.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
and nothing more
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
a human being
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
rearingnounUS /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
and nothing more
From this reading It meant simply this.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It meant simply this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two serious questions concerning Beth’s rearing presented themselves to Eliza.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
someone who visits
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading As for Rose, Eliza felt that she had quieted her only for such time as she was a visitor at the Wells home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The child was a sort of leader after a fashion of her own, and what she did the half dozen children near her age would do.
which person or people
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After her experience with Rose, she knew that her foster-child would be forced to bear the insults and unkind remarks of every ill-bred person who chose to express themselves.
